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Hong Kong – 31 January 2005 – To answer
increasing demand for efficient, secure and reliable
remote access solution for mobile executives, CPCNet
Hong Kong Limited (CPCNet), a telecom service provider
owned by CITIC Pacific (SEHK: 267), today introduces
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Virtual Private Network (VPN),
a secure clientless remote access to CPCNet’s fully
managed TrueCONNECT™ Corporate Private Network
via the Internet. CPCNet is one of the first telecom
service providers to launch this service in Greater
China.
The new service, which enhances the company’s TrueCONNECT™
REMOTE offering, is specially designed for mobile users
accessing their corporate network at home or on the
road using handheld devices, laptop computers or desktop
PCs. Using a Web browser, SSL utilizes advanced encryption
and authentication technology to protect all traffic
between the TrueCONNECT™ network and remote access
points.
“Our customers are increasingly demanding secure remote
access service. With our SSL VPN service, we are offering
them a solution that is reliable enough to allow them
to remotely access their corporate network in a secure
connection with minimal set-up and configuration,” said
Stephen Ho, CEO of CPCNet.
SSL was originally designed to secure the HTTP protocol
for better protected Web-based communication at the
applications layer. Our SSL VPN deploys the technology
as a clientless Web access, protecting Web-based applications
as well as providing full network access through a user-defined
login ID and password, which helps protect the communication
channel.
“Without the need of client software being loaded into
individual laptops, SSL VPN distinguishes itself from
IPSec VPN, a traditional way of securing VPN tunnel
which requires proprietary client software, thereby
offering users the real benefits of ‘access anywhere’,”
Ho said.
Cost Efficient Connectivity
“The beauty of our SSL VPN offering is that it doesn’t
require users to invest in equipment, planning and manpower
to design, build and maintain their own remote access
gateway or Web browser. They can leverage CPCNet’s infrastructure
and expertise in maintaining the service,” explained
Ho.
He added that the service can be layered on existing
applications without any application changes or incremental
SSL VPN feature costs. And since it does not require
additional proprietary user application, the service
can be offered to a large number of users within the
company with no incremental per-subscriber costs.
Performance and Scalability
“With IPSec/SSL Central Gateway located at CPCNet’s
premises, users have the benefit of having their corporate
applications hosted in a world-class data center with
high bandwidth Internet connectivity. Performance is
only limited by bandwidth subscribed by the customer,”
said Ho.
With 24x7 monitoring and maintenance, users are guaranteed
high availability service that meets pre-agreed Service
Level with centralized troubleshooting for improved
fault isolation and restoration.
Easy Installation and Maintenance
The central gateway can be hosted in a country where
most of the customer’s mobile workers are located to
improve access, or it can be deployed in multiple countries,
depending on customer business requirements.
Our SSL VPN service requires minimal management and
does not require reconfiguration of network resources,
particularly firewalls. Mobile users using corporate
laptops also benefit as they can use any available Internet
connection without being blocked by intermediate firewalls.
About CPCNet Hong Kong Limited
CPCNet Hong Kong Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary
of CITIC Pacific (SEHK:267), is a telecom service provider
headquartered in Hong Kong, connecting the world to
over forty other cities in Asia. The telecom service
provider of choice of corporate and MNCs requiring seamless
connection to China and Asia, CPCNet is set apart for
its breadth of knowledge and connections in the mainland
market. CPCNet has been awarded the ISO 9001:2000 Certification
issued by DNV under the United Kingdom Accreditation
Service (UKAS). The certification further recognised
the company’s commitment to the implementation of quality
management principles in its delivery of telecommunication
services.
By owning and managing the transparent fully meshed
backbone network, CPCNet is able to independently offer
TrueCONNECT™, the advanced MPLS-based IP
VPN service, and a whole range of communications
products and services including GlobalCONNECT, global
data services; AlwaysCONNECT, high availability mission
critical connection solutions and the Secure-In-One,
multiple function managed security service; along with
an array of other IP-related applications and services.
For more information about CPCNet, please visit www.CPCNet.com.
About CITIC Pacific Limited
CITIC Pacific Limited focuses on infrastructure development
(power generation, civil facilities, aviation and telecommunications)
in Hong Kong and Mainland China. The Company is also
involved in motor and consumer products marketing and
distribution through its wholly owned subsidiaries Dah
Chong Hong and Sims Trading. The Company also develops,
owns and manages properties in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
The Company's philosophy is strong business and geographic
focus, active management, creating shareholder value
and excellent corporate governance.
Media Contact:
CPCNet Hong Kong Limited
Mahlon Campbell
Phone: 852 2170 7536
Email: mahlon.campbell@CPCNet.com
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